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2011 news releases

WorkSafeBC Board approves amendment to Working Alone requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation December 8, 2011
TV program tackles dementia and caregiver safety November 29, 2011
Conference explores how to build injury-free communities November 29, 2011
WorkSafeBC releases mushroom farm investigation report November 28, 2011
National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims promotes safe driving November 23, 2011
The cold war is back
Keep winter under surveillance. Don't know? Don't go.
November 9, 2011
Local government representatives share strategies for battling workplace injury, disease, and death November 7, 2011
Families of Bowen Road construction workers urge motorists to "Slow Down" October 27, 2011
B.C. organizations recognized for excellence in workplace health and safety October 20, 2011
WorkSafeBC announces flat average premium rate for 2012 October 13, 2011
New apprenticeship website is one-stop shop for safety resources September 29, 2011
Heavy Metal Rocks Kelowna September 23, 2011
Distracted driving poses a significant risk for workers September 22, 2011
WorkSafeBC workers and families join in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup September 21, 2011
New online course for supervisors provides free access to valuable safety resources September 19, 2011
Respect the Cone Zone August 4, 2011
Slow Down in the “Cone Zone” July 6, 2011
WorkSafeBC launches new asbestos website June 16, 2011
Entering the Cone Zone June 14, 2011
Safety is a sign of the times on construction sites June 9, 2011
Four B.C. high schools win student safety video contest May 13, 2011
WorkSafeBC reports strong financial results for 2010 May 6, 2011
Day of Mourning remembers workers who died on the job April 28, 2011
Heavy Metal Rocks comes to Williams Lake April 15, 2011
3rd Annual Heavy Metal Rocks - Kamloops April 1, 2011
WorkSafeBC 2010 enforcement report March 9, 2011
Canada Line penalties varied in crane operator fatality February 23, 2011
   

For more information on a news release, please contact:

Donna Freeman
Director, Media and
Government Relations
604 276-3141 or
604 802-1127 (cell)
donna.freeman@worksafebc.com

Megan Johnston
Communications Officer
Media and Government
Relations
604 214-6934
megan.johnston@worksafebc.com

Alexandra Skinner-Reynolds
Communications Officer
Media and Government
Relations
604 244-6330
Alexandra.Skinner-Reynolds@worksafebc.com